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HP 4142B User Manual

HP 4142B
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HP 4142B Modular DC Source/Monitor
Operation Manual
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to instruments with serial numbers 312lJ-
and above. With changes described in Appendix A, this manual also
applies to instruments with serial numbers 2716J-, 283OJ-, and 294&J-.
HP Part No. 04142-90010
Printed in Japan
March 1992
Edition 5
E0392
This literature was published years prior to the establishment of Agilent Technologies as a company independent from
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BrandHP
Model4142B
CategoryPower Supply
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Chapter 1 Installation

Covers instrument setup, power requirements, and environmental considerations.

Chapter 3 Test Device Connections

Details methods and considerations for connecting test devices to the instrument.

Chapter 4 Operation Guide

Explains basic operation, safety precautions, commands, and measurement procedures.

Chapter 5 Measurement Modes

Describes various measurement types like spot, sweep, and pulsed measurements.

Chapter 6 Measurement Functions

Covers ranging, averaging, filtering, program memory, and external instrument control.

Appendix B Specifications

Details technical specifications and performance characteristics of the instrument and modules.

Chapter 1 Installation

Installing the HP 4142B

Instructions for physically installing the main unit and its components.

Grounding Requirements

Essential safety information for proper grounding of the instrument.

Chapter 2 Overview

HP 41420A HPSMU and HP 41421B MPSMU

Information on the High Power SMU and Medium Power SMU modules.

Measurement Modes

A summary of the ten different measurement modes supported.

Chapter 3 Test Device Connections

HPSMU and MPSMU Connections

Connection examples for HPSMU and MPSMU modules.

HVU Connections

Connection examples for the HVU module, including status terminals.

Chapter 4 Operation Guide

Before Applying Power

Covers safety precautions before powering on the instrument.

Applying Power

Procedures for powering the instrument on and performing self-tests.

Sending the HP-IB Command

Details on sending commands and statements via the HP-IB interface.

Getting Data from the HP 4142B

Instructions for retrieving measurement data from the instrument.

If an Error Occurs

Information on error codes, reading the error register, and resetting.

Forcing and Measuring

Basic operations for forcing voltage/current and performing measurements.

Forcing Constant Voltage

How to set and force a constant voltage output.

Forcing Constant Current

How to set and force a constant current output.

Performing the Staircase Sweep Measurement

Detailed procedure for executing staircase sweep measurements.

Chapter 5 Measurement Modes

Spot Measurements

Describes how to perform spot measurements.

Staircase Sweep Measurements

Details staircase sweep measurement methods and waveforms.

1ch Pulsed Spot Measurements

Explains pulsed spot measurements using a single channel.

Pulsed Sweep Measurements

Covers pulsed sweep measurement operations and waveforms.

Staircase Sweep with Pulsed Bias Measurements

Describes combined staircase sweep and pulsed bias measurements.

Chapter 6 Measurement Functions

Compliance/Limiter

Understanding voltage/current compliance and limit settings.

Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Functions

Self-Calibration / Self-Test

Procedures for performing self-calibration and self-test routines.

Appendix B Specifications

SMUs (HP 41420A and HP 41421B)

Detailed specifications for the SMU modules.

HVU (HP 41423A)

Detailed specifications for the High Voltage Source/Monitor Unit.

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